We are getting dangerous close to do-it-yourself (DIY) costume time. One of my favorite DIY costume ideas is going retro. Search through your closet looking for pieces you can use to make yourself into a retro pin-up. Great items include black or nude pumps, polka-dot tops, and black pencil skirts. Here is a how-to video on easy to apply retro make-up from Hot Topic:
You can’t have the retro look without the retro hair. Here is a DIY video for creating the perfect retro glam hair:
Definitely practice hair and make-up before your big costume day!
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Maureen (Moe) Wood has been writing for the Large and Lovely site at BellaOnline for over nine years. Her plus size shopping blog, My Favorite Things, celebrated its fifth anniversary. Read more about Moe on her about page or follow her through her social network links below.
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